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Community Health Care is seeking a HR Specialist – Leave Administration to join our team!
Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to low income and uninsured families in the greater Tacoma area. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics throughout Pierce County. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. Join us in our mission to “provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all.
We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more!
The HR Specialist – Leave Administration is responsible for administering employee leave requests and accommodations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Washington Paid Family Leave (WPFL), other state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. for administration of the employee leaves (i.e. FMLA, WPFL, etc.). The position will also provide general HR support when able.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Serves as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for all employee leave and accommodation related questions.
- Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
- Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
- Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
- Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s).
- Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
- Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
- Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
- Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
- Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, WPFL, ADA, and state and local laws.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Two years of human resources with specific experience in leave administration.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in health care setting
- Bilingual capacity
- SHRM-CP/PHR or SHRM-SCP/SPHR
To learn more please visit www.commhealth.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 – $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
Work Location: One location
